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09/09/2026

Attention Estate Executors: Do you know about the Alternate Valuation Date?

Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."

09/08/2026

Please call my office, Pamela Camey, Healthcare Solutions Team at (309) 761-8090 to speak to a licensed agent for assistance.

09/07/2026

The savings rate is the government’s estimate of how much U.S. households are saving.

What can be learned from the savings rate?

09/04/2026

How long does it take your money to double? The answer might surprise you. Enter a rate of return and see the Rule of 72 in action.

Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.

09/04/2026

Markets pushed higher in August as AI-driven optimism helped investors look past softer economic data. The S&P 500 gained 2.62% and the S&P/TSX Composite rose 2.96%, even as softening retail sales kept consumer spending in focus. Back-to-school season adds another data point to that story, with spending expected to reach \$146.8 billion in the U.S. and \$4.5 billion in Canada this year.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 2.62 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 3.93 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged, adding 1.34 percent. The S&P/TSX rose 2.96 percent.1,2

09/02/2026

Recovery. Recession. Gross Domestic Product. Learn the language of economic cycles.

08/31/2026

Many people stop being "and-a-half" around age 12. But at age 50, "and-a-half" makes a comeback.

Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.

08/28/2026

The choice of business structure is not a final decision. You may amend your business structure to your changing needs.

Entrepreneurs all face the same question, “Which business structure should I adopt?”

08/26/2026

What does it actually cost to raise a child? You might be surprised.

The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.

08/24/2026

Ready to make the most of your six-figure income? Check out this comprehensive guide to help you unlock the strategies to secure your financial future and thrive at your new income level.

Help your clients with these practical steps to make the most of their six-figure income.